No let up in ST demand for Meeteis/Meiteis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 26 2022:
As a part of STDCM's series of sit-in protest demanding inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in the ST list, sit-in protests were staged today at Kangabam Leikai, Sagolband Tera Tongbram Leikai and Keirak.
The sit-in today at Kangabam Leikai near Bheigo Hotel was organised jointly by STDCM, Naharol Welfare Club, Kangama Leikai Apunba Nupi Marup and Kangabam Yumjao Lairembi Thougal Lup while the one at Sagolband Tera Tongbram Leikai was jointly organised by STDCM, Tera Tongbram Leikai Youth Forum and local Meira Paibis.
The sit-in at Keirak in Kakching district was organised in cooperation with local clubs
and Meira Paibis.
Speaking at the protest at Kangabam Leikai, STDCM general secretary K Bhogendrajit said the committee had started the series of peaceful protest from August 26 to demand inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in ST list to give Constitutional protection.
The indifferent attitude of the Government towards STDCM's and people's demand for inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in ST list is very unfortunate, he said and added that the Government was formed by elected members with promises to work for the welfare of the people.
Bhogendrajit appealed the Govt to fulfil the wishes of the people.